The mission of the Sex Differences in Pain and Analgesia Special Interest Group (SIG) shall be to share and promote scientific knowledge and understanding of the role of sex and/or gender on pain and pain management. The overarching goal is to facilitate the study of sex and/or gender differences in pain research where appropriate and promote communication between researchers and other stakeholders on this topic.
Goals:
Provide a platform for discussion, data sharing, communication and collaboration between researchers that share common interests in sex/gender differences in pain and analgesia
Furthering the educational objectives of the SIG via Twitter, meetings, webinars, and an annual symposium at the USASP annual meeting; embedded in these activities are:
Engaging trainees
Partnering with other SIGs to enhance collaboration
Discussing current challenges or controversial topics regarding sex/gender differences in pain and analgesia, with insights into impact on clinical research and clinical applications
Making recommendations to the research community regarding studying sex and/or gender influences on pain and pain management
Promoting the importance of studying sex/gender differences in pain and analgesia and current findings to scientists, the NIH, policymakers, and the public
Bylaws:
Two Co-Chairs with 2-year terms
1 new Co-Chair should be elected per year to retain experience in the Chair position
Self nominations and voting yearly following the annual USASP meeting (polling via USASP support)
Media Coordinator with 2-year term
Manage Twitter account
Manage Circle in USASP website
Membership
Any regular or trainee member of the USASP may join the SIG
To join, select the SIG during join or renewal process OR email [email protected] to request to join the SIG
Meetings
Quarterly virtual meetings (Jan/Feb,
USASP Activities: Data Blitz Symposium, Social, USASP Chairs Meeting
Invited trainee data blitz or seminar every other meeting
